Life-Threatening Situations
In any life-threatening situation, such as a suicide attempt, alcohol or drug overdose, or serious mental health crisis, call 911 or proceed immediately to the Berea Hospital [CHI Saint Joseph Health] Emergency Room located at 301 Estill Street (859) 986-3151). Notify Public Safety at (859)985-3333 when able to do so.
Therapist On-Call
If Counseling Services is closed and you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can contact Public Safety at 859-985-3333 to request to speak to the on-call therapist. Public Safety will take your name and phone number and have a therapist call you back. The on-call therapist will provide crisis intervention, including assessing risk to self and others and coping skills to stabilize and determine the level of care needed.
Urgent Appointments
If you or a fellow student are not in imminent danger of physically harming yourself or others, please contact Counseling Services to determine the next steps for you or the student to be seen. During normal business hours, please call 895-985-3212 or walk in to be seen.
If it is after hours, on weekends, or on holidays, please call Public Safety at 859-985-3333 to request to speak to the on-call therapist. Public Safety will take your name and phone number and have a therapist call you back. The on-call therapist will provide crisis intervention, including assessing risk to self and others and coping skills to stabilize and determine the level of care needed.
The 4 R’s of Responding to a student in Crisis
React
Breathe! If there is evidence of a medical emergency (pills consumed or other physical harm), call 911. Otherwise, stay calm and take your time. Provide a safe and private space for the student. Then–help the student determine their immediate needs (medical attention, counseling, staying with a friend).
Refer
Assist with connecting the student to the resources that can best address their needs. Whatever option they choose, remain with the student until arrangements have been made.
Report
Explain your obligation to report to ensure the student and community remain safe.
Release
Know you have done your part. Allow the student to proceed with their choice of action. Offer support but trust that there are medical, administrative, and counseling resources to assist them from this point forward.
Referrals and Resources
On-Campus Crisis Resources
Counseling Services
859-985-3212
Campus Christian Center (CCC)
859-985-3134
Public Safety
859-985-3333
Off-Campus Crisis Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 OR 988
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Trevor Project [LGBTQ+]
Text “START” 678-678
1-866-488-7386
Local 24/7 Crisis Line
1-800-928-8000